2. Williamson County lands Texas gold depositoryThe city of Leander will be home to the nation’s first state-administered gold storehouse following a Nov. 2 decision by Leander City Council to approve an economic development agreement with Lone Star Tangible Assets, the vendor hired by the Texas Comptroller’s office to build and operate the facility. The comptroller’s office said construction is expected to begin in early 2018 with completion anticipated in late 2018 or early 2019. The depository will initially provide nationwide services with international services to be offered in the future phases.

3. Georgetown High School band heads to state
The GHS band is making its first appearance in the 5A state marching band competition since 2000, and a community send-off is scheduled for Tuesday. The Georgetown police and fire departments will escort the band members’ buses and trailer down Austin Avenue to I-35 as the band makes its way to the state competition in San Antonio. Community members who want to participate and give well-wishes are asked to line up along Austin Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. Buses will depart from GHS at 5 p.m., according to Georgetown ISD. The state competition takes place Wednesday.

4. Open house will share information on corridor transportation studyWilliamson County hosts an open house Thursday to share information and collect public comments on the county’s Corridor C/Hwy. 29 Bypass study, which is one of several corridor studies that are part of the county’s long-range transportation plan. Thursday’s meeting is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave. More information is available at www.wilco.org/corridorc.

5. City seeks volunteers for boards, commissions
Georgetown is accepting applications for volunteers to serve on city boards and commissions. Terms begin in March, and for most boards, last for two years. Applications must be received by Jan. 5. More information is available at www.georgetown.org/council-boards-agendas.

Evan Marczynski is the Georgetown editor for Community Impact Newspaper. He covers city government, business and economic development. Evan was a newspaper reporter in the Pacific Northwest for five years before joining Community Impact in 2016. He previously covered Northwest Austin, health care and Round Rock ISD.